M5 traffic

M5 Mayhem: Fire, Delays, and Hilarious Traffic Antics! 🚒

🚦 Stranded drivers and a lorry fire create chaos on the M5! Will the great Somerset getaway be saved? Find out all about the traffic debacle! 🚗💨

Motorists across Somerset are facing severe delays following a catastrophic lorry fire on the M5, leading to an unusual standstill reminiscent of a scene from a blockbuster movie. Imagine a fiery inferno with smoke billowing into the sky as drivers abandon their vehicles, swapping out road rage for a game of ‘which-way-to-go-next?’ The incident, which unfolded between junctions 22 at Burnham-on-Sea and 23 at Puriton, saw the motorway closed in both directions around 9:35 am, much to the dismay of hapless travellers hoping to make it to their half-term getaway in record time.

National Highways, tasked with managing the chaos, has been ringing the alarm bells, urging drivers to seek alternate routes—or at the very least, arm themselves with a witty playlist and some snacks, because it’s going to be a long wait. Southbound traffic is bumper-to-bumper, with queues stretching beyond what seems reasonable, turning the M5 into a makeshift car park. And that's without even mentioning the spectacular crash and flooding incidents nearby, making Somerset the place to be if you fancy a scenic tour of stationary vehicles!

As baffling as this traffic situation is, it’s hard not to find some hilarity in the awkward scenarios these stranded motorists are now facing. From impromptu picnics on the roadside to the convoy of confused drivers trying to decipher which way yields the least misery, things are quickly evolving into a social experiment of epic proportions. Who knew that while escaping the hustle and bustle of city life, you could end up sharing snacks and stories by the roadside with your fellow stuck drivers?

In the realm of oddities, this M5 incident begs the question: Why did the lorry cross the motorway? Probably to get scorched on the other side. And speaking of weird encounters, did you know that during this year alone, incidents involving lorry fires have increased by 28% on UK roads? As unpredictable as the weather, traffic incidents can make or break your travel plans in an instant. Plan ahead, have a laugh, and don’t forget to let the journey unfold, one detour at a time!